Mohamed bin Zayed Grant to Support Wildlife Conservation Projects Worth Up to USD 25,000 – 2026
Opens annually from September 15 to October 15
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund offers international grants of up to USD 25,000 to support individuals, researchers, and organizations implementing practical projects to protect threatened plant, animal, and fungal species around the world.
The grant focuses on field-based projects that achieve a direct and measurable impact on the conservation of a specific species. These may include studying population size and distribution, reducing threats, protecting natural habitats, conducting awareness activities, and cooperating with local communities.
The fund gives particular attention to small-scale field projects led by local specialists and to threatened species that typically receive limited funding or recognition. Applications are open to candidates from all countries, including Arab countries, provided that the project is clearly focused on conserving a specific species.
Funding Amount
- Funding of up to USD 25,000 for each project.
- Applicants may request a smaller amount based on the project’s needs and budget.
- The budget and all financial information must be submitted in US dollars.
- Applications requesting more than the maximum grant amount will not be accepted.
Benefits
- Receive funding of up to USD 25,000 for each project.
- Support for field-based projects that achieve a direct impact on the conservation of a specific species.
- Funding for research, surveys, and monitoring of species populations and distribution.
- The possibility of covering essential equipment required to implement the project.
- Support for protecting and restoring natural habitats.
- Funding for awareness activities and local community engagement.
- Applications are open to individuals, researchers, and organizations of all nationalities.
- Special consideration for small-scale projects and species that receive insufficient funding.
- The opportunity to implement the project in any country worldwide.
- Enhanced professional experience and greater visibility for the project within an international biodiversity conservation network.
Eligibility criteria
Applications are open to:
- Individuals working directly in species conservation.
- Researchers and scientists.
- Wildlife experts.
- Professionals working in protected areas and environmental projects.
- Non-governmental organizations.
- Universities and research centers.
- Local institutions and community groups involved in conservation.
Applicants must:
- Focus the project on the conservation of a specific species.
- Include practical, field-based activities.
- Clearly explain the threats facing the species.
- Provide a clear project plan and a realistic budget.
- Submit the application in English.
- Present the budget in US dollars.
- Have the experience or partnerships required to implement the project.